How do I renew my Malta residence permit before it expires?

Renewal applications for residence permits in Malta should generally be submitted up to 90 days before the current permit's expiry date, and the renewal process for an employment-based permit generally requires confirming that the underlying conditions that originally qualified you for the permit, such as continued employment with the same employer in the same role, still remain in place, alongside submitting any additional documentation that may be requested at the renewal stage, which can sometimes go beyond what was originally required. Since your permit is tied to your specific employment, it is worth confirming with your employer that they are prepared to support and, where required, initiate the renewal process on your behalf in good time, since delays on the employer's side in engaging with the renewal process can create real risk of your permit lapsing before a new one is issued. Given that letting a permit lapse, even briefly, before renewal can create complications with your legal status in Malta, it is sensible to begin gathering any required documentation and confirming your employer's readiness to support the renewal well before the 90-day window opens, rather than waiting until it becomes urgent.